inelegant

See also: inélégant

English

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Etymology

From Middle French inélégant, from Latin inēlegāns; equivalent to in- + elegant.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɪnˈɛlɪɡənt/
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Adjective

inelegant (comparative more inelegant, superlative most inelegant)

  1. Not elegant; not exhibiting neatness, refinement, or precision.
    • 2012 June 19, Phil McNulty, “England 1-0 Ukraine”, in BBC Sport:
      There was still time amid the drama for Ashley Cole to almost mark his 97th cap with a goal but the erratic Pyatov made a fine recovery save after another inelegant attempt to deal with a cross.

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Catalan

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin inēlegantem.

Adjective

inelegant m or f (masculine and feminine plural inelegants)

  1. inelegant
    Antonym: elegant

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Romanian

Etymology

Borrowed from French inélégant. Equivalent to in- + elegant.

Adjective

inelegant m or n (feminine singular inelegantă, masculine plural ineleganți, feminine and neuter plural inelegante)

  1. inelegant

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